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SD08 ECW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested silencer not connected to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Advise both rear shockers heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,516 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,084 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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SD08 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD08 ECW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD08 ECW registered?

SD08 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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